Absolute vs Save Age Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AbsoluteChoose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Save Age ElixirChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Absolute2/4
Save Age Elixir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Absolute
- Sillage & projection
- Absolute
- Value for money
- Save Age Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Save Age Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbsoluteAsghar Adam AliSave Age ElixirLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%
4.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
86%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbsolute
SillageAbsolute
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSave Age ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
smoky92%
warm spicy84%
leather77%
aromatic69%
soft spicy61%
woody100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
musky69%
amber61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperLavenderCorianderCardamomSaffronBergamotMandarinOrange
Heart
LeatherIncenseVioletOrange BlossomBrown sugarPineappleCashmeranJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodOudPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinAmberMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
PineappleOrange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Forest FruitsFloral NotesSandalwoodPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange, Pineapple, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Save Age Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring60
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,536
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,601
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerSave Age ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbsolute is a smoky, woody leather fragrance with a bright citrus and spice opening, then a darker heart of incense, violet, cashmeran and sweetened leather. It starts lively, but the overall character leans warm, resinous and textured. The wear looks best suited to people who enjoy bold woody scents with some sweetne…
Reviews →Save Age Elixir by Le Chameau is an oriental woody fragrance for men that blends bright fruitiness with a dense, grounded base. The opening delivers a punchy burst of juicy orange and sweet pineapple, creating an immediate sweet and citrus lift. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a heart of tart forest fru…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Absolute or Save Age Elixir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Save Age Elixir is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Save Age Elixir for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Absolute or Save Age Elixir?
Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Save Age Elixir 84/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absolute or Save Age Elixir?
Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 75/100, Save Age Elixir 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absolute and Save Age Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Pineapple, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
Is Absolute or Save Age Elixir better for summer or winter?
Absolute suits daytime wear; Save Age Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolute and Save Age Elixir?
Absolute has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oud, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Save Age Elixir has top notes of Pineapple and Orange, heart notes of Forest Fruits, Floral Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Musk.
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